
The short, simply crafted book gained little to no critical attention upon publication, but rose to No. Jonathan is banished from the group only to come upon more enlightened gulls who guide him to spiritual lessons, which Jonathan then imparts to others. In 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull,' published in 1970, Mr Bach writes of a philosophically minded seagull seeking to rise above the flock, which is focused on the dull regimen of finding food scraps. James Bach tweeted: "Things are looking better. He was taken to Harborview Medical Center, and later on Saturday his son told the AP that the author's condition was improving. James Bach said his 76-year-old father, who was flying alone, suffered a head injury and broken shoulder.
